And by their real working give us ease;

So these word-sellers have no power to cure

The passions which corrupted lives endure.

Sir Falke Greville.

In its sublime research, philosophy

May measure out the ocean deep—may count

The sands or the sun’s rays—but God! for Thee

There is no weight nor measure:—none can mount

Up to Thy mysteries: Reason’s brightest spark,

Though kindled at Thy light, in vain would try